Thomas Müntzer

Thomas Müntzer, a fiery and radical figure of the early German Reformation, was a theologian, preacher, and rebel leader whose life was marked by his defiance against both the Catholic Church and Martin Luther. Born around 1489 in Stolberg, Müntzer's early life was shaped by the social and economic upheavals of the time. His mystical views and apocalyptic preaching set him apart, leading him to become a prominent figure in the German Peasants' War of 1525. Müntzer's radical ideas and leadership in the Eternal Covenant of God, a group he organized in Mühlhausen, made him a controversial yet significant force in the Reformation. His legacy endures as a symbol of resistance and revolutionary spirit, with his writings and actions continuing to fascinate historians and scholars alike.